Playing Smart changelabsolutions.org | kaboom.org 5 Appendix 1 features model agreement language for four basic types of joint use agreements, designed to serve as templates for other communities. Appendix 2 provides a model resolution that a city or county could use to create a joint use task force. Appendix 3 provides sample language and other material from joint use agreements referenced in this toolkit to show how different communities have articulated and resolved issues that emerge during negotiations. In an era of budget shortfalls, expanding access to facilities that already exist is one of the most promising ways to bring new resources to neighborhoods that need them most. This toolkit will help community leaders develop the know-how to establish and sustain joint use agreements for years to come. apply to a broader spectrum of joint use agreements. With thoughtful planning, joint use agreements can play an important role in increasing recreational opportunities for children and their families. In the case of schools, parents and community members can get involved by urging school officials (including school board members) and city or county officials to pursue a joint use agreement that would make school facilities more widely accessible. About This Toolkit This toolkit shares what we have learned from successful agreements, offering guidelines and templates for other communities looking to expand their access to school recreational facilities. Chapter 1 lays out the research between poor health and limited access to recreational facilities, and introduces joint use as a concept. Chapter 2 looks at ways to foster support for joint use at the state and local level, and provides a step-by-step checklist for negotiating and developing a joint use agreement. Chapter 3 profiles several joint use initiatives to illustrate how different communities across the country have negotiated and implemented agreements. Chapter 4 provides an overview of the most common strategies for financing joint use agreements. Chapters 5 and 6 offer guidance on how to overcome obstacles that may arise in negotiating and enforcing a joint use agreement.
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